Boeing Completes Delivery of Remanufactured AH-64D Apaches for Egypt
(Source: Boeing Co.; issued Jan. 4, 2007)
(With thanks to www.defense-aerospace.com )

ST. LOUIS --- The Boeing Company has completed delivery of all 35
remanufactured AH-64D Apache helicopters produced for the Egyptian air force
(EAF).

The final six AH-64Ds for the EAF arrived in Egypt late last year after
Boeing converted them from AH-64A Apaches at its Mesa, Ariz., rotorcraft
center. Boeing upgraded the aircraft to the modernized Apache configuration
through the Foreign Military Sales process.

A final arrival ceremony was held in Cairo, Egypt, to commemorate the event
before 150 members of the EAF, the U.S. Army and Boeing.

"Boeing and the Apache team have enjoyed an outstanding relationship with
the Egyptian air force for more than 20 years," said Al Winn, Boeing vice
president of Apache programs. "We're proud to know that this relationship
will have the opportunity to grow and prosper for many years to come."

At the ceremony, Winn promised continued Boeing support for the Apache and
presented Apache models to key EAF officers. Maj. Gen. Sayed Loka, the EAF
Air Commander's representative, expressed the EAF's appreciation for the
timely completion of the remanufacturing program.

Winn stressed that Boeing will continue to work with the EAF to support its
next-generation Apache fleet through the Boeing Support Systems group that
is under contract to provide technical support, spare parts, and repair and
return services.

The AH-64D Apache features numerous enhanced capabilities, including
longer-range weapons accuracy and all-weather/night operations, integrated
sensors, networking and digital communications for situational awareness,
and real-time combat management.

Since the Apache's inception, Boeing and the U.S. Army have used incremental
technology insertions at regular intervals to ensure that the world's most
capable multi-role combat helicopter meets the needs of current and future
defense forces.

Eleven nations, including the United States, operate or have selected Apache
helicopters for their defense needs. More than 1,600 Apaches have been
delivered.

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